Where are the most interesting places in Downtown Los Angeles?March 14, 2014 10:13 AMSubscribe

I recently moved to Downtown Los Angeles, and am getting a kick out of exploring the neighborhood--it's changed a lot since I last visited in the early 2000s, has amazing architecture, and a fascinating mix of people and different communities. But I'm new to Los Angeles and unfamiliar with the neighborhood... what are the gems of downtown that are worth checking out?posted by huskerdont to Travel & Transportation around Los Angeles, CA (12 answers total) 24 users marked this as a favorite

Clifton's Cafeteria for a David Lynch-style lunch. The Varnish at Cole's for cocktails.posted by Parasite Unseen at 10:30 AM on March 14, 2014

This time of year the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising has a display of costumes from Academy Award nominated films. We've gone every year since 2002. These are the actual costumes worn in front of the cameras; we found that out in 2003 when we missed the costumes from "The Two Towers" because they'd been sent back to New Zealand for additional shooting. 8-(

The Central Library is gorgeous and lots of fun to browse in. They also have a great used book sale on the third Saturday of every month from 10 - noon.

Santee Alley is always entertaining, and you might find a good deal there.

The FIDM Museum is currently having their annual exhibition of movie costumes, including the Academy Award nominees for Costume Design. This year's costumes include Jaeger suits from Pacific Rim, costumes from Catching Fire, and Star Trek Into Darkness. FIDM also has a Scholarship Store, where you can find designer merchandise for very reasonable prices.

In the summertime, you can go to free concerts at California Plaza - keep an eye on the Grand Performances site for more info.posted by mogget at 11:16 AM on March 14, 2014

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